Planning approvals for North East Link in Victoria were informed by an Environment Effects Statement (EES) – Victoria’s most robust and transparent impact assessment process.

The key approvals for North East Link under Victorian legislation are:

  • Amendments to the Banyule, Boroondara, Manningham, Nillumbik, Whitehorse, Whittlesea and Yarra Planning Schemes under Victoria’s Planning and Environment Act 1987 ‘(Planning and Environment Act’).
  • Works approval for the installation of the road tunnel ventilation system under Victoria’s Environment Protection Act 1970 (‘Environment Protection Act’).